Defensive weakness

Although missing the spine of their famous backline, La Celeste can at least still call upon star strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani in Paris.

Cavani will be particularly keen to shine in the city where he plays his club football for PSG, and should stand a strong chance of getting on the scoresheet against a team that has rarely looked solid in exhibition matches.

In fact, the hosts have just one clean sheet to their name in the last seven friendlies, conceding to both USA and Iceland in the most recent two.

Predictions

While Uruguay’s attacking talent should ensure they join that pair in firing past France, their own defensive absentees make odds of6/5 (2.20)look very appealing on goal being scored at both ends.